Halloween

A Chicago suburb house is getting the attention this October.

Halloween falls on a Friday night this year in the Rockford area—no early bedtimes! Here’s the full list of trick-or-treat times for towns and villages on Oct. 31 so your family can plan the sweetest night ever.

There’s something enchanting happening on Saturday in Rockford—a blend of community spirit and Halloween fun that promises smiles for kids and parents alike.

Illinois ranks among America’s most haunted states with over 2,100 ghost sightings, according to Playcasino.com and Travel + Leisure.

This Saturday at The Mercato by Lino’s (8400 E Riverside, Loves Park) from 4-8 p.m., families are invited for a Halloween event packed with shopping, trick-or-treating, face painting, cocktails, and more.

While on a hunt for awesome Halloween displays, I found a jaw-dropping “Life of a Skullgirl” yard inspired by Taylor Swift in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

The Festival of Frights returns to Sinnissippi Park in Rockford Oct 24-31 with free drive-thru Halloween lights, straw displays and candy for kids — plus all donations help provide costumes for kids in need.

Your one-stop Halloween guide! See where families in Rochester are heading for safe, fun trick-or-treat adventures.

For a wallet-friendly Halloween outing, head to Byron, IL, where the Motes open their six acre property as a free haunted trail and house no jump-scares required — just community fun in a spooky setting.

Ready for Halloween décor like you’ve never seen? In Illinois four homeowners go wild—interactive movie scenes, circus front yards, DIY haunted details—all set for one epic October drive tour.